Friends of the Millicent Library

03/22/2026

During the first hour, participants will be invited to (1) bring their own writing to work on, (2) access provided poetry/prose prompts, or (3) collaborate in group poetry/prose writing activities.

During the second hour, participants will be invited to share their writings / creations or published poetry/prose by others with all attendees.

The facilitator will provide lists of:
Free local poetry workshops, circles, readings
Free poetry publication sites / magazines / anthropologies

Facilitator:
Sarah Kiepper resides with her partner and dogs in Fairhaven, MA. She is a compliance officer and doctoral student. Sarah is a member volunteer for garden, library, and boat clubs, participates in several writing groups, and enjoys researching genealogy. Her photography and writing have been published in US publications: Akros Review, Jenny Magazine, Penguin Review, Rituals, TPT Magazine, Tidings, and YWCA Mahoning Valley, and UK magazine Asylum.

Please register on the Millicent Library calendar: https://millicentlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/poetry-workshop/

01/07/2026

Join us tonight at 6:30 PM at the Millicent Library!

11/19/2025

Please share and help spread the word!

11/19/2025

05/01/2025

Save the date!

For fans of medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy and thriller authors like Robin Cook, a debut novel about one woman’s attempt to fight back against the dark underbelly of medical malpractice in the NICU in order to save her premature babies’ life.

04/07/2025

Millions of people visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything.
It’s the first day of —a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.

From books and storytimes to job help, makerspaces, and quiet corners to dream big, libraries offer something for everyone. During National Library Week, April 6–12, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.

But this year, celebration alone isn’t enough. With censorship attempts still on the rise and federal library funding at risk, what’s at stake is access and opportunity for all. So this National Library Week, we’re inviting you to show up at your library—and show up for our libraries.

Learn more and take action at https://ilovelibraries.org/national-library-week/

04/01/2025

The staff of the independent Institute of Museum and Library Services, the largest source of federal funding for museums and libraries, were put on leave.

04/01/2025

Please consider taking this survey!

Our State Representatives want to hear how the president's executive order can affect you and your families. Please use the form below to share your thoughts/stories. If the state loses federal funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, we could lose the Commonwealth Catalog, whic...

01/29/2025

Join us at the auditorium of the Millicent Library at 6:30 on February 24, as we discuss Mark Twain’s "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and Percival Everett’s "James".

To celebrate Black History Month, the Friends of the Millicent Library will sponsor a discussion of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Percival Everett’s James. We will meet in the auditorium of the Millicent Library at 6:30 on February 24.In 1884, Twain published the story of Huck ...

12/13/2024

So. Many. Books. 📚

12/12/2024

Help us win a $1,000 gift from First Citizens' Federal Credit Union!

UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thank you to all those who nominated nonprofits in our community! We will be reaching out to the winners shortly. Could the nominators mentioned below, please message us.

The WINNERS are:

Moby Kit Rescue nominated by Jessica Medeiros

First Unitarian Church In New Bedford nominated by Brianna Labrie

Angels Anonymous nominated by Mandy Cusick

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It's Thursday and Week 2 is here!

To participate:

• Like & share this original post

• Place your nomination for a Nonprofit Organization in the comments

Tomorrow, Friday, December 13th, after 9 AM, we will randomly choose THREE Nonprofit Organizations to win $1000 each along with 10 volunteer hours donated by our Team Members.*

*Winners will be ONLY be announced via a Facebook post & contacted by email or phone. Please be cautious of scammers and fake profiles. We will not contact you for any of your personal account information. For rules and regulations, please visit: https://www.firstcitizens.org/about/our-community/whats-happening